Why does fizzing occur when you mix vinegar with hot water?

Subject: Why does fizzing occur when you mix vinegar with hot water?

Date: Tue Mar 21 23:34:54 2000
Posted by Matty Graham
Grade level: 10-12 School: No school entered.
City: Sherwood Park State/Province: Alberta Country: Canada
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 953703294.Ch

Message:


I was cleaning at work the other day and i was preparing a cleaning 
solution consisting of vinegar and very hot water. I noticed that when I 
added vinegar to the hot water, it fizzed a lot.  If you could please tell 
me why this happens, that would be greatly appreciated!

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